Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2018 Mini Clubman peaked in 2021, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2018 Mini Clubman
Hatchback, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in England. Owner complaints on file from Aug 5, 2021 to Aug 5, 2021.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1166 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2018 hatchback
Severity index0.02018 hatchbacks average 8.3
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2018 Mini Clubman name lighting
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2018 Mini Clubman
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17E-051 | Sep 17, 2017 | Vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly… | Trailer hitches | 166 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2018 Mini Clubman
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 5, 2021Failure Feb 1, 202136,000 milesCanyon, TXBrake lights
The contact owns a 2018 Mini Cooper Clubman. The contact stated that the driver's side brake light was inoperable. The contact attempted to change bulbs and noticed the housing was melted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer four hours away and was informed that the brake lights were working as designed. The vehicle was not repaired as no diagnostic codes were found. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the failure would continue to occur. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
NHTSA complaint 11427931
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
6 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- M010324 Apr 27, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
EVAP PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15 YRS/150,000 MLS - M010324 Oct 7, 2024 · Warranty Program/Extension
EVAP PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15 YRS/150,000 MLS - M010424 Aug 12, 2024 · Warranty Program/Extension
For the eligible vehicles listed above, the limited warranty for the vehicle’s Selector Lever Magnetic Shift Interlock Mechanism (Gearshift lug assembly portion) has been extended to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service… - M640116 Jan 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customer complains of a musty odor or damp front footwell carpet. - M511616 Nov 2, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Cavity protection applied to underside of the hood is leaking out onto the wheel arch trim and grille. - M610607 Oct 25, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MINI electrical systems have continued to develop over the past few years. As a result, the demand on the batteries has increased. Breakdowns due to an empty battery or problems in the vehicles electrical system can have various causes, most of which are …
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.